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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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